local. what makes her shop local business model work? dani says it s her commitment to the community. this isn t a new and innovative idea. this is what my great grandfather was doing a hundred years ago when he came here, seeking community. that was created. we re creating that place. small business owners are going to be doing all they can to get customers to shop local this small business saturday. so what are things you can do to maximize your sales on this kickoff to the holiday shopping season? the founder and ceo of grow biz media joins us. and barry is a small business consultant. together they re also awe horse to of the upcoming new book small business hacks: 100 shortcuts to success. so good to see you both. great to see you. small business saturday. this is our day, right?
7-eleven. our sales per square foot are in the same range as 7-eleven. we believe that this model is like i was saying kind of the 7-eleven for the modern consumer with an eye to more quality, specialty, and local. what makes her shop local business model work? dani says it s her commitment to the community. this isn t a new and innovative idea. this is what my great grandfather was doing 100 years ago when he came to this country and was seeking community. this is the kind of store he created. and that s what was created there in community. that s what we re creating, is that place. small business owners are going to be doing all they can to get customers to shop local this small business saturday. so what are some things you can do to maximize your sales on this kickoff to the holiday shopping season? receivea lesonsky is the founder of grow biz media, and barry moltz is a small business consultant. you can find him online at barry
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jwalking designs in union, new jersey. please send us a selfie of you and your business to yourbusiness.msnbc.com or via twitter @msnbcyourbiz. don t forget to use use #yourbizselfie. serial entrepreneur angela lee is the founder and ceo of 37 angels a network where she evaluates early stage companies and teaches women how to invest in them. and reva is the founder and ceo of grow biz media. great to see both of you guys. great to be here. let s dive into the first question. it s from a veterinarian. rocio writes i d like my associate to purchase a stake in the company but she s not interested. her contract is up for renewal soon and i m afraid she will